Multi-centre study found that strict adherence to guidelines led to computed tomography scans being overused in children with minor head injuries - Niele N, van Houten M, Boersma B, Biezeveld M, Douma M, Heitink K, Ten Tusscher GW, Tromp E, van Goudoever JB, Pl ötz FB.

AIM: Our primary aim was to calculate the head computed tomography (CT) scan rate in children with a minor head injury (MHI) when the Dutch National guidelines were followed in clinical practice. The secondary aim was to determine the incidence of CT abnor...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news